Jacob McNeill

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Chemical formula

C6H5COONa

Use

It is used to preserve oyster sauce, fish sauce, ketchup, non-alcoholic beverages, fruit juices, margarine, salads, confections, baked goods, cheeses, jams and pickled products. also been found to cause hyperactivity.

Chemical Reaction

Sodium benzonate reacts with chemicals in the body to help with getting rid of ammonia.

Other foods it can be found

It can be found in mouthwash

Reactions with the body

Sodium benzonate reacts with the skin to produce a natural sunscreen.

Citations

http://www.3dchem.com/imagesofmolecules/Sodiumbenzoate.jp